Category: Main Courses

I love beets. Written in pasta, so you know it’s real. After many attempts at a grain-free pasta dough, I finally think I figured it out. This recipe takes time and patience, plus a little tinkering, but it is well worth it. Keep reading for the pasta dough recipe, plus a dairy-free take on Cacio E Pepe

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken in a cast iron pan by itself and place in the oven to brown for about 15 minutes. Next, remove the chicken from the oven and add the two halves of a garlic bulb, shallots, potatoes, blood orange halves, and sliced lemons. Return the pan to the oven and let everything roast for about 40 minutes.

Thai curry is my go-to easy dinner. All you really need is a jar of thai curry paste, coconut milk, and the vegetable and/or protein of your choice and you are set. I often make thai curry with chicken and zucchini-but this time I decided to try mussels and I did not regret it!

You’ve heard of penne alla vodka- well, this is its distant and slightly quirky cousin: parnsip alla vodka. You might be hesitant about making this pasta alternative, but you will quickly see just how delicious the parsnip can be. So, don’t be shy…twirl your fork into these thick fettuccine-like parsnip noodles coated with creamy vodka sauce. This dish is dairy-free, vegan, grain- free, and gluten-free, not to mention it doesn’t skimp on flavor. Find the recipe below, and don’t forget to tag #vibrantandpure and show me your beautiful renditions.

On a cold winter night, I can’t think of anything more satisfying then curling up with a bowl of comforting and aromatic dal (indian lentils). This dal is so nutritious and filling- not to mention super easy to make and delicious. Find the recipe below!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp ghee butter (or coconut oil)

1 cup rinsed red lentils ( you could use other lentils if you don’t have red)

After going on a quest to make the perfect simple tomato sauce, I tried many different methods and eventually developed this recipe which is now one of my favorites. This sauce is easy to make and gives you plenty of leftovers to jar and save for a rainy day. Enjoy!